Travelling from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU) to Punta Del Este Airport (PDP): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Punta Del Este Airport.
Sao Paulo and Punta Del Este are in the same timezone, UTC-3.
Give yourself enough time to make your GRU to PDP flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
You'll find a variety of airlines offering direct flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Punta Del Este Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Punta Del Este adventure, let one of these carriers fly you to this exciting part of Uruguay:
Most travellers choose to travel with Azul Airlines on this route.
The most punctual carrier that offers GRU to PDP flights is Azul Airlines. Its services land without delay 70.0% of the time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU) to Punta Del Este Airport (PDP)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Punta Del Este Airport flight is Rs50,688. A round-trip fare right now is Rs121,548. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from GRU to PDP, reserve your journey six months before your departure date.
Schedule your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Punta Del Este Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from GRU to PDP.
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Handy information about Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU)
Of all flights leaving Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport, 71% land on schedule at their destination.
Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport is about 26 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Punta Del Este Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near GRU:
Arriving at Punta Del Este Airport (PDP)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Punta Del Este Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near PDP instead:
Explore without limits with a Punta Del Este Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Punta Car, Dollar or Localiza and discover more of Punta Del Este and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Punta Del Este Airport around one week ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Punta Del Este Airport (PDP) to central Punta Del Este
From Punta Del Este Airport, Punta Del Este is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
When to fly to Punta Del Este Airport (PDP)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Punta Del Este Airport. January is the most popular month to head to Punta Del Este. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in September.
The warmest month in Punta Del Este is January, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC and 26ºC. Lock in your flights from Sao Paulo Guarulhos Airport to Punta Del Este Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from GRU to PDP in July. Average temperatures are between 7ºC and 16ºC then.
Explore more of Uruguay
Punta Del Este has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Uruguay waiting to be explored. About 113 kilometres west of Punta Del Este, a visit to Montevideo will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Museo del Futbol, Teatre Solís and Museo de la Memoria.
If there's time to check out another side of Uruguay, head for Salto, roughly 483 kilometres north-west of Punta Del Este. Hot Springs of Arapey, Acuamania and Lago Salto Grande. Salto, Uruguay are key reasons to visit.
